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The Local Skinny! Henderson Oxford Airport Flies High
Chris Welsh likens the Henderson-Oxford Airport to a rest area along the interstate – when a traveler needs to stop, that blue road sign announcing that a rest area is ahead is a welcome sight. Welsh and his wife, Amanda, have been the fixed-base operators at the airport for the past several years, and he...
TownTalk: Smart Start Year End Review
The Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start Inc. annual report has been released and the agency’s executive director said his agency and staff undoubtedly have learned how to be flexible and adaptable as it continues to advocate for children, in spite of pandemic restrictions. In a letter accompanying the 8-page report, FGV Executive Director Dr. Tony...
County Employees Recognized For Years Of Service
Several employees have been recognized for their years of service within county government. County Manager presented Cathy Hope, payroll specialist, with a certificate marking her 15-year anniversary. Hope started as an income maintenance caseworker and worked her way up to income maintenance supervisor. She transferred in July to the county’s payroll department. Tax Administrator Porcha...
Fire Ant Quarantine Zone Grows To Include All Granville, Most Of Person
As the imported red fire ant continues its march through North Carolina, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services officials are expanding the quarantine zone to include all of Granville, as well as portions of Person and Caswell counties, effective Jan. 1, 2022. That means that residents and business owners in these counties will need...
The Local Skinny! Louisburg College Graduate with Vance Co. Roots Honored
A Long Island, NY councilman with local ties got a surprise on Veterans Day from a VFW post whose members he had come to honor for their service. During his summer vacations to visit his grandmother in Townsville, it’s probably safe to say that Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews didn’t imagine the career path that would take him...
Local Extension Agent Shares Ways To Send Help To Areas Hit By Tornado, Wildfires
The recent weather events in Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas and other Midwestern states have left devastation in their wake. Kim Woods, N.C. Cooperative extension livestock agent for Granville and Person counties shares a list of resources to help the ravaged areas rebuild. “Many of you may have been wondering if there is anything that we in...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 12-27-21 Noon
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TownTalk: The End Of The Year, Desmond Tutu Remembered and Covid
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Vance Citizen Of The Year Nominations Due By Jan. 6, 2022
There’s still time to nominate a resident of Vance County to be considered for the 2021 Citizen of the Year, and Henderson-Vance Chamber officials encourage the community to consider making a nomination by the deadline of Jan. 6. “This distinguished award is presented at the Chamber membership meeting and banquet held each year in January,”...
Granville Chamber Announces Slate Of Officers for 2022
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has announced its proposed slate of officers and board of directors for 2022, according to Chamber Executive Director Lauren B. Roberson. The bylaws allow for additional nominations by petition, but if none are received within the required time frame, the nominations will be closed and the slate...
